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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CVI Issue 9 Xavier University since 1915 October 16, 2019 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com Student involvement decreases Alternative Breaks, SGA and other groups seeing lower student engagement be necessary to increase in- implement different organi- volvement this year. zations that are more inter- “College generations esting to students,” Razo said. change, probably every two “If we’re able to integrate years. As older students move different leadership roles in out and newer students come different organizations, that in, they just have different will increase student involve- interests,” Ayoade said. “We ment.” need to be more critical about In contrast, some recently what we’re offering students formed organizations such as and see if it still meets the Xavier Socialists are growing. needs of the students now Xavier Socialists Vice Presi- as well as it met it two years dent junior Grayson Walker ago.” believes that student interest President of the Hispan- in the club is correlated to the ic Organization for Latinx current relevance of demo- Awareness (HOLA) and ju- cratic socialist Senator Bernie nior Julian Razo also spoke Sander’s role in the 2020 pres- about how the trend has af- idential election. Photo Courtesy of Facebook fected HOLA. He shared a SGA Vice President Des- Students gathered in the Xavier Yard in fall 2016 to prepare for Community Action Day. Since then, in particular similar perspective on raising mond Varner believes a pos- this year, participation in experiences like Community Action Day and Alternative Breaks has decreased. awareness and maintaining sible solution to student’s BY MO JUENGER end up cutting experiences if plications closed last Friday interest for student groups lack of involvement lies in we don’t have enough people. and AB closed last Saturday. across campus, adding that the hands of current student 6WDৼ:ULWHU We can’t send four students These low application num- the inclusion of more leader- leaders. Student involvement is on an experience.” bers could lead to major pro- ship roles could create incen- “There’s been such a diffi- drastically decreasing this As of last Friday, ap- gram updates across campus tive for first-years to become culty in getting underclass- academic year, and organi- proximately 15 students had in coming years. more involved. men to apply for leadership zations around campus are applied to be a part of the Tiemeyer is also the co- “I believe that, in order for positions,” he said, “and we, seeing fewer applications to Student Government Associ- chair for Community Action us to increase the amount of as upperclassmen, have a re- previously high-interest pro- ation’s (SGA) student Senate Day (CAD), a semesterly day students that are getting in- sponsibility to better pass the grams. after the deadline for appli- of service in the Cincinnati volved at Xavier, we should baton.” Before reopening their ap- cations had been extended. community, and noted anoth- plication portal, Alternative Previous years have seen up er instance of low student in- Breaks (AB), which sends typ- to 30 applicants, and the typ- volvement during fall CAD. icall sends more than 250 stu- ical number of applicants is “We had room for 375 stu- dents on immersive social jus- around 20, the amount needed dents. Our goal was at least tice based experiences during to fill Senate seats. 300, and we had around 225 spring and fall break each year “Office of Student Involve- students. That’s not typical had half the number of stu- ment (OSI) sent an email tar- for the fall,” Tiemeyer said. “I dent applications compared to geting every eligible student, know it’s more of a symptom last year. so if you were a first-year, of an overall campus cause, Financial Chair for AB sophomore or junior with no but it’s a little disappointing.” and junior Kelly DeLano ex- conduct (referrals), you re- While this overall campus pressed disappointment with ceived an email with the Sen- cause has affected various the turnout, noting low stu- ate flyer,” SGA Vice President groups on campus, some be- dent application numbers in- Alfredo Mercedes said. “That lieve it can be correlated to dicate the program may not was sent out to 2,000 stu- generational differences be- be able to offer the total num- dents.” tween upperclassmen and un- ber of experiences planned. SGA Board of Elections derclassmen. “Last year, we didn’t have Chair and senior Miles Ti- Assistant Director of Lead- to reopen applications at all, emeyer remarked that Senate ership and Activities at OSI and we had a bunch of people may not have a full ballot in Deb Ayoade discussed student Photo courtesy of Instagram on the waitlist,” DeLano said. the upcoming SGA elections. impartiality and suggested a Students pose for a photo during an Alternative Breaks experience in the “This year, we might have to Student government ap- change in programming could spring. Last year, students were waitlisted, but now has low numbers. In this issue... Campus News, Page 3 World News, Page 4 Op-Eds, Page 7 A&E, Page 11 Assorted students The United States has Joe Clark argues that Don’t BLINK — Mo demonstrated against begun to withdraw all the NBA is not as so- Juenger recounts her a lack of equal speech of its troops from north- cially progressive as it experience at this regarding abortion. ern region in Syria. wants to seem. downtown art show. 2 October 16, 2019 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Young activists call for change Xavier students accompany the Montessori Lab School at climate strike Montessori Education Club real, both in her research and ing. They are making com- were invited to join the mid- personally with her childrens’ posts, recycling bins, and dle school students to march futures. educational flyers,” Barden in solidarity. With colorful At a Montessori school, said. “They are advocating for signs raised in the air, they the methodology of teaching change so that our younger chanted on the academic mall emphasizes student-centered children will have an earth to with students as young as and hands-on teaching. Grace live on that is full of nature.” three and as old as 22. Barden, a Xavier graduate The students of Xavier’s The students of XUMLS student and teacher at the Montessori Lab School will were inspired by the work of Extended Care program at continue their efforts within young activist Greta Thun- XUMLS, commented on how their school, and they may re- berg, a Swedish girl who these middle school students turn to raise more awareness skipped school to protest cli- are pursing change in their on Xavier’s campus. mate change in 2018. community. Four-year old Arthur Since then, Thunberg’s “They are educating our Trout had one thing to say voice has been joined by mil- community. They are march- about the Earth: “Save it!” lions of students around the world advocating for climate action. Students at XUMLS October 14 and Xavier have decided to Photo courtesy of Instagram follow in these footsteps. Student Government Four-year old Arthur Trout, a student at XULMS, participated in the “I found it really inspiring,” climate strike last Friday, holding a sign in support of saving the earth. Julia Jarvis, a middle school Association Meeting Recap BY ALEYA JUSTISON Seventh grade student Sar- teacher at XUMLS, said. “I 6WDৼ:ULWHU ah Adams, one of the orga- thought it was neat that kids ‡ The Center for Diversity and Inclusion has nizers of the strike, explained were getting involved because rented out a movie theater to view the mov- Xavier Student Sustain- the importance of bringing (as) adults, we haven’t done ie Harriet. Tickets are free to Xavier students, ability (XSS) and the Mon- this issue to a college campus. enough to change and help and will be available on the first floor of Gal- tessori Education Club were “It’s good for us to be tak- solve the climate crisis.” lagher from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday. The movie welcomed by more than 30 ing care of ourselves, but Jarvis brings a unique per- is the same day at 6 p.m. Buses will take stu- students and staff from Xavi- something this drastic is so spective to the strike. In addi- dents to and from the theater. er’s Montessori Lab School big,” Adams said. “If we have tion to being a middle school (XUMLS) to participate in adults and kids help, then it teacher at XUMLS, she has a ‡ Xavier Student Rights and Identity is plan- their second climate strike on won’t be just us. It’ll be every- Ph.D. in geoscience and wrote ning to show the documentary Cincinnati God- campus last Friday. one helping us.” her dissertation on ice core damn on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The documentary is With lunch boxes in one Following the group’s last chemistry in Greenland and about police brutality, institutional racism and hand and protest signs in climate strike on campus, Antarctica. the power of grassroots activism in Cincinna- the other, the goal of middle XUMLS student organizers In addition, Jarvis played ti, Ohio, from 2000-2001. There will be a Q&A school students from XULMS mentioned they felt ignored the role of a parent at the after the documentary. Food and drinks will be was to bring awareness of the by Xavier students when they rally, as her kids were among provided during the screening. climate crisis to the Xavier previously protested. As such, those who attended. 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16 17 18 19 Undocu: Photoshoot Xavier Singers, GSC International & Letter Writing, Musketeer 12:30 p.m. Pronouns Day GSC, 10:30 a.m. Madness, Cintas A caBellas, GSC Lunch + Learn Celebration of 7 p.m. 2 p.m. GSC 214, noon Writing, CLC, 3 p.m. XU eatre: Chicago, 2/7:30 p.m. UNDOCU Week Family Weekend 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SAC: Dent E/RS: “ e Rural Real Talk About SVX Bowling with e Big College College Game Day: Haunted Roots of Class Poli- LGBTQIAP with Vets, Stones Lanes Event, Duke Energy Bengals Excursion Schoolhouse tics in America.” Tara Coyt 6 p.m. Convention Center 1 p.m. Xavier Yard Kennedy, 7 p.m. Kennedy, 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Family Weekend Commuter Appreciation Week XU eatre: Chicago, 7:30 p.m. 27 28 29 30 31 Nov. 1 2 Admissions: X-Day Student Success: APEX: Vegan Trick- BSA Talent Show Hallowqueen Drag Business Ethics and 10 a.m. Out of Your or-Treat Scavenger Arrupe, 6 p.m. Show Entrepreneurship Comfort Zone Hunt, GSC It’s On X: Arrupe, 7:45 p.m. with Raj Narang Arrupe, 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Sexversations, Kennedy, 5:30 p.m. Xavier Yard, 3 p.m. 4 October 16, 2019 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com @xaviernewswire Campus News October 16, 2019 3 Syrian Government allies with Kurds Pro-life speaker causes tension United States begins withdrawal of remaining troops from northern Syria Students for Life president Kristan Hawkins met by student demonstrators BY JAKE GEIGER forces. 6WDৼ:ULWHU “Pleased to have a conver- BY JOSEPH COTTON AND “The goal of the talk is to She went on to say that her re- Turkish President Recep sation with Sen @LindsyGra- MO JUENGER get rid of some of the fear sur- ception at universities varies Tayyip Erdogan made a com- hamSC this morning. Our rounding what a post-Roe v. between campuses. mitment to the White House 6WDৼ:ULWHUV first order of business was to Wade would look like,” XS4L “I’ve always been pro-life, that his forces will stay out of agree that we must have a bi- A Xavier Students for President, Kennedy Borchardt it’s one of the most important Kurdish controlled parts of partisan, bicameral joint res- Life (XS4L) event was met said. “A lot of people think it’s issues of our time,” first-year northern Syria. olution to overturn the pres- with demonstrations Tues- going to be ‘anti-women’ but Derek Swartzlander said. “I This commitment comes ident’s dangerous decision day evening as Students for we want to show people how hope that we can build a better after Syrian government forc- in Syria immediately,” Pelosi Life America (S4LA) Presi- to engage the topic.” support network for younger es returned to northern Syr- tweeted. dent Kristan Hawkins was set Approximately 115 people, pregnant mothers.” ia following an agreement “I was part of a phone to speak. The free event was including both students and The demonstrators were with Kurdish forces to repel call yesterday between Pres- open to the public and part community members not af- initially positioned outside the the Turkish invasion. Earlier ident Erdogan and Presi- of Hawkins’ “Make Abortion filiated with Xavier, attended doors to Kennedy Auditorium last week, President Donald dent Trump where President Illegal Again” speaking tour. the event. but were asked to move out- Trump ordered a withdrawal Trump received a commit- The demonstrations were or- XS4L stated, over Twitter, side of the Conaton Learning of the remaining U.S. troops ment from the President of ganized by Xavier College that 27 posters publicizing Commons (CLC) by campus Newswire photo by of Mo Juenger from the northern border. Turkey to stay away from the Democrats, and consisted of the event were taken down by police. S4LA President Kristan Hawkins addresses a packed Kennedy Auditorium as a part of her “Make Abortion Illegal Again” speaking tour. Turkey began its invasion Kobani area to prevent further approximately 40 students. vandals in the weeks leading Before the event, Hawkins on Oct. 9, resulting in 130,000 escalation in Syria,” Graham Hawkins describes herself up to the event. The tweet tweeted, “Thank you to @ “Considering that they tion debate are not new for Kurdish refugees being dis- tweeted yesterday. as a “Christian, wife, mother, reads, “@KristanHawkins is XavierU for the protesters to- won’t allow a pro-choice Xavier University. Last year, placed from their homes. On Monday, President grassroots activist, author, coming whether you like it or night for my “Make Abortion speaker, the university is pro-life messages written in Kurdish forces sustained an Donald Trump tweeted a speaker and a human rights not… come dialogue! All are Illegal Again” speech. Sad re- clearly biased,” Xavier So- chalk, as part of a national estimated 12,000 casualties, statement that an Executive advocate.” She was named welcome.” flection of our Catholic uni- cialists’ Vice President and event sponsored by S4LA, according to Fox News. Tur- Order would be coming and president in 2006 and has led “It’s definitely disappoint- versities.” demonstration organizer were scrubbed away with wa- key only sustained eight ca- additional sanctions would be the organization from “a few ing,” Hawkins said, “When Xavier Democrats tweet- Grayson Walker said. “Pro- ter. sualties during this operation, ordered on “those who may dozen small student groups” you see signs being taken ed a response to Hawkins, life is a misnomer anyway. If Although the incident was which it coined Operation be involved in serious human to more than 1,200 chapters down around campus. It’s de- including a photograph of a you asked them if they sup- investigated by the Bias Advi- Peace Spring. rights abuses, obstructing across 50 states, according to monstrative of a problem of statement which demonstra- port universal health care you sory Response Team (BART), The U.S. became involved Screengrab Courtesy of U.S. Army a ceasefire, preventing dis- her website. viewpoints being suppressed.” tors handed to her upon en- would get dead-pan silence.” with help from Xavier Police in this regional conflict in U.S. and Turkey armed forces conduct a patrol in northeast Syria. Turkis President Recep Tayyip Erodgan made a commitment in a phone call with President Donald Trump that he will stay out of the Kurdish controlled region. placed persons from returning tering Kennedy Auditorium. Student demonstrators re- and the dean of students, it 2014 by joining an interna- home, repatriating refugees or The tweet reads, “We were iterated the sentiment that was later declared not to be a tional coalition and conducted Kurdish control about 11,000 Kurds stranded shows a lack part of Syria, more damage threating the peace, security, protesting @XavierU ‘s (sic) the school is suppressing pro- bias-related incident. airstrikes to combat ISIS. This captured ISIS prisoners. of determination to help and could be done in northern or stability of Syria.” lack of equity of expression, choice voices on campus. Sophomore Christopher eventually led to building U.S. Xavier veteran Frank- shows future potential allies Syria if Turkey decides to “There is no winner in not @xustudent4life ‘s event. “I chose to come because Taylor, not affiliated with military bases in Syria. lin Ebersole, a former Ma- could be less inclined to help push further inland toward this, and everyone is losing. We do not agree with you, I like to have dialogues, but XS4L or the demonstrators, American armed forces rine Corps rifleman who was us,” Ebersole said. “President Syria’s oil fields. United States The biggest loser in all this but we respect your right to there’s clearly a one-sided expressed satisfaction with fought in cooperation with a deployed five times during Trump should have stayed to Senator Lindsey Graham though, is the Kurdish peo- speak. Please do the same for dialogue happening on Xavi- both the event and demon- Kurdish militia to force ISIS his five year enlistment, ex- defend the Kurds and have our (R-S.C.) and Speaker of the ple,” Ebersole said. “A lot of us.” er’s campus,” demonstrator stration. out of northern Syria. During pressed concern about the presence in that area.” House Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca- Kurds could die, but other Part of their statement Grace Schuermann said. “And “I think it’s great that peo- the campaign the Kurdish mi- U.S. withdrawal from the With the U.S. withdraw- lif.) spoke on Monday about a than that, it is impossible to reads, “Pro-choice students for reasons unknown to stu- ple can voice their opinions litia gained governance of the border on moral and strategic ing from the area and moving possible resolution regarding currently tell what will hap- have been silenced on Xavi- dents, (pro-choice students and feel comfortable to do that recaptured land. Currently, the grounds. “Morally, leaving the down towards the southern the withdrawal of U.S. armed pen next.” er’s campus while pro-life stu- are) not allowed to have the on both sides,” Taylor said, same events on campus that “and I like that people are tak- Newswire photo by Joseph Cotton dents have been given ample Xavier demonstrators stood outside of the CLC before and during XS4L’s opportunities and resources to the pro-life group can.” ing initiative to say what they event to protest the inability to have a pro-choice group on campus. express any view they please.” Tensions around the abor- think.” Week in Review Absolute unit, goats, saints and sharks Slavery Symposium helps Xavier learn and heal ‡ A brown bear dubbed the ‡ Pope Francis accidentally “Queen of Corpulence tweeted support for the Xavier’s take on the con- pus, which is overshadowed BY HEATHER GAST was declared the winner New Orleans Saints when vention differed from it’s past by Fenwick, more specifically,     0DQDJLQJ(GLWRU of a Fat Bear competition he intended to celebrate iterations and proved power- the largest dorm on campus sponsored by an Alaskan newly canonized saints, Oct. 8, 11:42 p.m. — the outdoor basketball Students, faculty and ad- ful to attendees. While past that is named after him. park. The competition by using #Saints that Xavier Police and Norwood courts. The identity of the ministrators from more than conventions have been heavy The administration is    asked voters to choose automatically generated Police investigated a report owner is unknown. 50 universities left Norwood on the academic approach to still considering renaming their favorite among 12 the football team’s logo. of a non-student dumpster last Saturday from the four- racial reconciliation, Adrian the dorm, but is hesitant to   bears and drew more The Saints later thanked diving/acting suspicious Oct. 14, 7:35 p.m. — An day Universities Studying Parker, who helped plan the erase the memory from cam- than 187,000 responses the pope after their win at University Station. The alumni reported the theft of Slavery (USS) Symposium USS Symposium as the Spe- pus. Parker explains that this Seriously? (Oct. 9). over the Houston Texans. non-student was cautioned a laptop computer that was brimming with ideas to fur- cial Assistant to the Stained is especially because many Just stop it. (Oct. 13). and sent on their way. left in Alter Hall on Oct. 1. ther work toward racial rec- Glass Initiative (SGI) which students are unaware of It’s annoying. ‡ A Billy goat smashed its onciliation. The event oc- carries out the recommenda- Fenwick’s legacy. One video way through a sliding ‡ An 8-year-old, 88-pound Oct. 9, 10:29 p.m. — curred in Cintas Center and tions of the Working Group, showed at the USS Sympo- glass door en route to the boy managed to land a Xavier Police investigated XUPD Safety Tips was co-hosted by Xavier and described aspects of the USS sium made by Walker-Gol- From Oct. 10 to Oct. bathroom to settle down 692-pound shark off the a report of two students the University of Cincinnati. Symposium as spiritual. lar’s students showed many 12 — This weekend, for a quick nap at a home coast of Australia. The fighting at Fenwick Place. Be aware of your sur- USS is a collective of uni- Session topics included a students walking through Xavier Police and Cin- in Sullivan Township, boy first learned to fish Residence Life was noti- roundings versities from across the na- discussion on race-related Fenwick hall who were un- cinnati Fire investigated Ohio. Investigators locat- when he was 18 months tion that publicly acknowl- fied, and the students were three intentional false fire stress and trauma, a restor- Photo courtesy of Instagram aware of his history. ed the goat’s owner, who old and said he had to referred to the code of con- Lock the door! edge their legacy within ative yoga session and art- Father Michael Graham, president, and Dr. Kyra Shahid are joined by “If we are currently having alarms in Brockman Hall. said it had been miss- push off the wall to duct process. Wheter it is your vehi- slavery and commit to make work by SGI’s artist-in-res- fellow panelists at a session of the Universities Studying Symposium. this conversation and students Two different Pull-down ing for a couple of days. keep himself in the boat cle, office or residence. amends for said legacy. The idence, Angela Franklin. In acknowledgement of their groups want to go.” still don’t know, how do we stations had been activat- (Oct.9). (Oct.14). USS Symposium serves as an particular, Parker referenced legacy of slavery, or Brown Besides consistently at- expect to change the names Oct. 12, 11:34 a.m. — ed in the building. Xavier annual gathering for universi- panel with collaboration with University who has been tending events orchestrated and then expect students to Xavier Police assisted Nor- Police and Cincinnati Fire Protect and secure your ties within USS to gather and the local non-profit Jubilee pro-active in involving the by first the Working Group engage in this conversation? wood Police in apprehend- are investigating all three valuables. Do not leave discuss what work is being Cincinnati on relationships surrounding communities af- and now the USS Symposium How do we keep this momen- ing a suspect involved in a incidents. them unattended. done to further racial recon- with churches and historical- fected by slavery, the inten- by SGI, Graham has enthu- tum going when its hard to vehicle pursuit that ended ciliation on each campus. ly black Greek organizations tionality Graham brings to siastically supported projects keep the momentum going in front of the Starbucks at Maintain control of Xavier joined USS per the that invited local pastors. the table and willingness to such as the Diasporic Soul when its right here still in our University Station, where in the Victory Family Park your ALL Card, books recommendations of a task Parker also notes that Gra- support the work of the SGI study abroad experience for faces,” Parker said. the vehicle crashed. The after hours. Drug parapher- and bags. force called the Working ham has ensured that Xavier financially, such as organiz- students affected by the Af- Parker assured the conver- driver fled the scene and nalia was confiscated, and the Group that Father Michael is a leader in this field because ing the USS Symposium, has rican Diaspora, and the Day sation around renaming Fen- was apprehended in front of students were referred to the If you see something, Graham, president called of the support that he has put allowed the group to flourish. of READ, the SGI’s art- wick Hall will be coming in Stones Lanes on Montgom- code of conduct process. say something. for in 2016 after theology behind the SGI and racial rec- “We’re putting dollars be- ist-in-resident and specialized the future. “For sure it’s on the ery Avenue. professor Dr. Charles Walk- onciliation initiatives. hind the story, which a lot of hires of faculty of color. table because that’s the ques- Oct. 13, 12:56 a.m. — Non-Emergency er-Gollar discovered that While Xavier had initial- other universities in the con- One of the largest goals of tion that’s happening now... I Oct. 12, 11:57 p.m. — Xavier Police recovered a XUPD Number: Xavier’s founding president, ly been looking toward the sortium haven’t done,” Parker Graham is to facilitate conver- definitely think it will come Xavier Police investigated backpack containing drugs 513-745-2000 Photo courtesy ofKatmal National Park & Preserve Bishop Edward Fenwick, examples like Georgetown said, “Fr. Graham, I think, is sation across campus around forward and it will come to a report of three students and drug paraphernalia on 7KLVELJÁXII\EHDUZRQÀUVWSODFHDWD)DW%HDUFRPSHWLWLRQ owned slaves. University who made public an example of where other racial reconciliation on cam- the student body,” Parker said. 4 October 16, 2019 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com Syrian Government allies with Kurds United States begins withdrawal of remaining troops from northern Syria BY JAKE GEIGER forces. 6WDৼ:ULWHU “Pleased to have a conver- Turkish President Recep sation with Sen @LindsyGra- Tayyip Erdogan made a com- hamSC this morning. Our mitment to the White House first order of business was to that his forces will stay out of agree that we must have a bi- Kurdish controlled parts of partisan, bicameral joint res- northern Syria. olution to overturn the pres- This commitment comes ident’s dangerous decision after Syrian government forc- in Syria immediately,” Pelosi es returned to northern Syr- tweeted. ia following an agreement “I was part of a phone with Kurdish forces to repel call yesterday between Pres- the Turkish invasion. Earlier ident Erdogan and Presi- last week, President Donald dent Trump where President Trump ordered a withdrawal Trump received a commit- of the remaining U.S. troops ment from the President of from the northern border. Turkey to stay away from the Turkey began its invasion Kobani area to prevent further on Oct. 9, resulting in 130,000 escalation in Syria,” Graham Kurdish refugees being dis- tweeted yesterday. placed from their homes. On Monday, President Kurdish forces sustained an Donald Trump tweeted a estimated 12,000 casualties, statement that an Executive according to Fox News. Tur- Order would be coming and key only sustained eight ca- additional sanctions would be sualties during this operation, ordered on “those who may which it coined Operation be involved in serious human Peace Spring. rights abuses, obstructing The U.S. became involved Screengrab Courtesy of U.S. Army a ceasefire, preventing dis- in this regional conflict in U.S. and Turkey armed forces conduct a patrol in northeast Syria. Turkis President Recep Tayyip Erodgan made a commitment in a phone call with President Donald Trump that he will stay out of the Kurdish controlled region. placed persons from returning 2014 by joining an interna- home, repatriating refugees or tional coalition and conducted Kurdish control about 11,000 Kurds stranded shows a lack part of Syria, more damage threating the peace, security, airstrikes to combat ISIS. This captured ISIS prisoners. of determination to help and could be done in northern or stability of Syria.” eventually led to building U.S. Xavier veteran Frank- shows future potential allies Syria if Turkey decides to “There is no winner in military bases in Syria. lin Ebersole, a former Ma- could be less inclined to help push further inland toward this, and everyone is losing. American armed forces rine Corps rifleman who was us,” Ebersole said. “President Syria’s oil fields. United States The biggest loser in all this fought in cooperation with a deployed five times during Trump should have stayed to Senator Lindsey Graham though, is the Kurdish peo- Kurdish militia to force ISIS his five year enlistment, ex- defend the Kurds and have our (R-S.C.) and Speaker of the ple,” Ebersole said. “A lot of out of northern Syria. During pressed concern about the presence in that area.” House Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca- Kurds could die, but other the campaign the Kurdish mi- U.S. withdrawal from the With the U.S. withdraw- lif.) spoke on Monday about a than that, it is impossible to litia gained governance of the border on moral and strategic ing from the area and moving possible resolution regarding currently tell what will hap- recaptured land. Currently, the grounds. “Morally, leaving the down towards the southern the withdrawal of U.S. armed pen next.” Week in Review Absolute unit, goats, saints and sharks ‡ A brown bear dubbed the ‡ Pope Francis accidentally “Queen of Corpulence tweeted support for the     was declared the winner New Orleans Saints when of a Fat Bear competition he intended to celebrate sponsored by an Alaskan newly canonized saints, Oct. 8, 11:42 p.m. — the outdoor basketball park. The competition by using #Saints that Xavier Police and Norwood courts. The identity of the    asked voters to choose automatically generated Police investigated a report owner is unknown. their favorite among 12 the football team’s logo. of a non-student dumpster   bears and drew more The Saints later thanked diving/acting suspicious Oct. 14, 7:35 p.m. — An than 187,000 responses the pope after their win at University Station. The alumni reported the theft of Seriously? (Oct. 9). over the Houston Texans. non-student was cautioned a laptop computer that was Just stop it. (Oct. 13). and sent on their way. left in Alter Hall on Oct. 1. It’s annoying. ‡ A Billy goat smashed its way through a sliding ‡ An 8-year-old, 88-pound Oct. 9, 10:29 p.m. — glass door en route to the boy managed to land a Xavier Police investigated XUPD Safety Tips From Oct. 10 to Oct. bathroom to settle down 692-pound shark off the a report of two students 12 — This weekend, for a quick nap at a home coast of Australia. The fighting at Fenwick Place. Be aware of your sur- Xavier Police and Cin- in Sullivan Township, boy first learned to fish Residence Life was noti- roundings cinnati Fire investigated Ohio. Investigators locat- when he was 18 months fied, and the students were three intentional false fire ed the goat’s owner, who old and said he had to referred to the code of con- Lock the door! alarms in Brockman Hall. said it had been miss- push off the wall to duct process. Wheter it is your vehi- Two different Pull-down ing for a couple of days. keep himself in the boat cle, office or residence. stations had been activat- (Oct.9). (Oct.14). Oct. 12, 11:34 a.m. — ed in the building. Xavier Xavier Police assisted Nor- Police and Cincinnati Fire Protect and secure your wood Police in apprehend- are investigating all three valuables. Do not leave ing a suspect involved in a incidents. them unattended. vehicle pursuit that ended in front of the Starbucks at Maintain control of University Station, where in the Victory Family Park your ALL Card, books the vehicle crashed. The after hours. Drug parapher- and bags. driver fled the scene and nalia was confiscated, and the was apprehended in front of students were referred to the If you see something, Stones Lanes on Montgom- code of conduct process. say something. ery Avenue. Oct. 13, 12:56 a.m. — Non-Emergency Oct. 12, 11:57 p.m. — Xavier Police recovered a XUPD Number:

Xavier Police investigated backpack containing drugs 513-745-2000 Photo courtesy ofKatmal National Park & Preserve a report of three students and drug paraphernalia on 7KLVELJÁXII\EHDUZRQÀUVWSODFHDWD)DW%HDUFRPSHWLWLRQ @xaviernewswire U.S. & World News October 16, 2019 5 Ecuadorian protestors reach oil deal President Moreno agrees to continue the popular 40-year-old subsidy program

BY MO JUENGER law, break democratic order,” 6WDৼ:ULWHU Moreno said. Ecuadorian President The Red Cross shut down Lenín Moreno agreed to con- all ambulance and paramed- tinue the country’s 40-year- ic services to the area due to old fuel subsidy program after concern with safety for the of protests against its cancella- its volunteers. The organiza- tion grew violent in the past tion reported that volunteers few weeks. had been attacked in several After the program’s origi- locations and there was an in- nal discontinuation, Moreno stance of vandalism against declared a national state of an ambulance. emergency on Oct. 3. The Public transportation was short-lived termination of the largely halted, with officials fuel subsidies caused oil price stating that bus routes were hikes and spurred mass pro- being shut down by protest- tests. ers, and many transportation The cancellation of this workers had begun to strike. program culminated in a Indigenous peoples blocked 120% rise in fuel prices, and off access to the country’s protesters believed the price main oil pipeline, which runs hike disproportionally affect- from the Amazon region to ed the country’s farmers and the Balao port. lower class. Tensions have been high The fuel subsidy cuts were between the Ecuadoran gov- announced with a $4.2 mil- ernment and indigenous lion plan to secure loans with groups for years, especially re- the International Monetary garding the placement of oil Fund. Moreno stated that this pipelines on indigenous land plan was intended to increase in the Amazon. jobs and strengthen the na- Junior graphic design tional economy, but opponents Photo courtesy of Twitter and illustration major James argued that additional debt Protests forced the Ecuadorian government to leave the capital city of Quito. President Lenín Moreno reached Reyes-Gomez expressed his would be harmful to Ecua- an agreement with protestors to continue the country’s 40-year-old fuel subsidy program after violent protests. support for the indigenous dor’s economy. hostage on Oct. 3 and released vandalized, and a government the coastal city of Guayaquil. groups. Civilian response to the them unharmed later that day. building housing the comp- He has not yet stated a date “They’re right, they should cuts was unprecedented, with Protesters also detained 27 troller general’s office was for his return. be protesting. They have the at least five documented fatal- journalists who were injured. firebombed last Saturday. In “These incidents of van- rights to the land that the fuel ities among protesters. Police used tear gas on civil- conjunction with this attack, dalism and violence demon- is coming from,” Reyes-Go- The protests were marked ians throughout the weeks of 30 protestors were arrested. strate there is some orga- mez said. by violence. Ecuadorian pro- protests. President Moreno left his nized political intention to Moreno revoked an earlier testers, some of them indige- Two news stations in the post in Quito and has been destabilize the government deal last Sunday night after nous, took eight police officers capital city of Quito were governing the country from and break constitutional talks with indigenous leaders. Northern California begins to regain utilities BY MOLLY HULLIGAN touched. 6WDৼ:ULWHU The technological failures Northern California has fi- on PG&E’s side caused confu- nally begun to regain power sion and chaos, as many Cal- after being without electricity ifornians were unprepared to for the past eight days. Pacif- be left in the dark. Businesses, ic Gas & Electricity (PG&E) roads, nursing homes and oth- shut off its services to prevent er critical services struggled wildfires from spreading. to find backup power to sus- Early last Wednesday, tain them. weather and air conditions As of Sunday, most of were reported to be ideal for northern California’s power wildfires to start in the region. has been restored. Neverthe- According to ABC News, less, Californians have raised high-speed winds had high the question of whether this potential to trigger sparks off method of preventing wild- power lines and start fires. fires will be a common occur- Because of PG&E’s track rence, at least until a more ef- record with its equipment ficient way is implemented. being involved in destructive However, PG&E’s chief fires, the company decided executives and managers, to take matters into its own along with California Gover- hands. Determined to pre- nor Gavin Newsom, are all in vent another wildfire, PG&E agreement that things cannot shut off electricity through- continue in this direction. out Northern California — a Photo courtesy of NASA “We did not deliver on this practice no utility company 7KH&DPS)LUHZDVWKHPRVWGHVWUXFWLYHZLOGÀUHLQ&DOLIRUQLDKLVWRU\,WZDVGHWHUPLQHGWKDWWKH3DFLÀF*DV commitment this time. We (OHFWULFLW\FRPSDQ\ 3* ( ZDVWKHFDXVHRIWKHÀUH3* (WULHGWRDYRLGDQRWKHUVLPLODUÀUHODVWZHHNHQG has employed in the United were not prepared to manage States until now. destroyed a neighborhood and to Rajpal recalled the event, northern part of the state to the operational event.” Gen- PG&E is California’s larg- killed eight people. saying, “They were claiming the outskirts of Silicon Valley. erally, officials involved in the est utility company and one PG&E was also blamed for they were fixing things when PG&E faced complications power outage acknowledged of the biggest in the country. starting the most destructive they actually weren’t — that from the very beginning mo- that there were major mis- PG&E’s equipment has been wildfire in state history — the resulted in an entire town be- ments of its efforts, according steps and agree that the situa- responsible for a number of Camp Fire. According to the ing destroyed. So, (PG&E) is a to the New York Times. tion was handled poorly. wildfires in California in re- New York Times, the infamous company (my friends and fam- The company website fal- According to the New York cent years. Camp Fire killed more than 80 ily in California) talk about tered at the onset of the shut- Times, PG&E’s chief execu- Just over a decade ago, one people and destroyed the town often.” down, meaning individuals tive, Ben Johnson, recalled his of the company’s gas lines of Paradise, California, last More than 700,000 homes and businesses were unable promise made over this sum- exploded south of San Fran- November. First year finance and businesses lost electricity, to see whether their power mer to do better with regards cisco, causing a wildfire that major from California Dit- reaching from the uppermost would be shut off or left un- to equipment safety. 6 October 16, 2019 Opinions & Editorials xaviernewswire.com Housing insecurity: My experience Housing insecurity isn’t a ery few months, solely out of enced homelessness and/or places to keep myself away fort for stable housing. It only very glamorous topic, but it’s necessity for a safer living en- housing insecurity than their from the chronic dysfunc- lasted one month but gave me a reality for more college stu- vironment. cis peers. tion and clouds of Marlboro a chance to reflect on where dents than expected. According to the 2019 My entire life, my family smoke making it impossible to I saw myself in the future. Living out of my suitcases #RealCollege national survey has put their cathartic habits breathe. I could no longer jus- I knew I’d rather sleep on has been part of my life for (86,000 students at two-year over a stable living environ- tify the damage my health and couches than ever ask family years now. Getting attached and four-year universities), ment. Cig- well-be- members for a place to stay. to the idea of a “home” for 56% of participants faced arettes I’ve been jumping between ing went It’s not worth the stress or the myself is a struggle because housing insecurity in the past were the places to keep myself through wrinkles anymore. I’ve had a roof snatched away year and 46% of students re- first thing by stay- It took me years to real- a number of times since I was ported some degree of food doctors away from the chronic ing ize just because someone is 15 years old. The past few insecurity. told me to dysfunction and clouds of around technically blood-related, it years I’ve moved at least ev- Rates of basic needs insecu- cut out af- Marlboro smoke making it family. I doesn’t give them a right to rity (including housing, food, ter being impossible to breathe. could no continually take their emo- transportation and utilities) diagnosed longer tions and destructiveness out reported higher for marginal- with lupus, deny my on others. It’s not a selfish act ized populations of students, and I have since quit com- need to be in a place where to remove oneself from dam- including African Americans, pletely. For my chain-smoking everyone actually raises one aging people. LGBTQ and students inde- family, someone complain- another up instead of argu- For now, anyway, I have a pendent ing about ing. The majority of my time, bed away from family dys- from I knew I’d rather sleep cigarettes money and energy went into function with a close friend. parents/ on couches than ever ask indoors helping toxic, negative indi- Finally, I’m in a living situa- guard- can (and al- viduals who only knew how tion where I’m surrounded ians for family members for a most always to take. I could no longer stay by kind-hearted people who Toni Carlotta is a se- financial place to stay. does) lead to and pretend the living situa- genuinely want the best for nior communications aid rea- fights. Since tion was a healthy one. one another. I’m always a bit major. They are a staff sons. Transgender/noncon- one of my parents found out This summer, I went as unsure about how long my writer for the Newswire forming participants were I was medically transitioning far as moving in with a sig- specific living situation will from Cincinnati. reported to be significantly and kicked me out two years nificantly older person across last, but I’m grateful to have a more likely to have experi- ago, I’ve been jumping between the country as a last-ditch ef- place to sleep at all. Hollywood shares the blame for mass shootings Gun violence reform is a ing sent with the airing of Joker is not the only culprit Is Hollywood not to blame for pro-gun lobbyists and increas- highly controversial issue. this film? A man, tortured by here. Just in the past year we getting us hooked on movies ingly unlikely to act on com- Looking for answers to a a mental illness and largely have seen wildly successful glorifying the act of killing mon sense gun reform, it is up country-wide epidemic is diffi- mistreated by an underfund- films featuring consistent gun people? to you and me to figure out cult, and finding answers both ed mental health institution, violence I don’t how to fix this pressing issue. sides of the aisle are willing is given the opportunity to such as But at what point are we want to Criticizing all of Hollywood to agree on is even more so. wield a firearm. Avengers: come off for problems they did not di- As a lifelong Joker fan, I How eerily realistic does Endgame, going to realize that the as moral- rectly cause may not be fair. have to admit I was more than that seem? To me, it sounds Hobbs & gun violence deaths we ly supe- Nonetheless, movie studios excited to view the most re- like the account of many of Shaw, see on screen are not all rior here. making money hand over fist cent adaptation. I was so elat- the mass shootings we as a Captain that different from what I’m just on the backs of gun violence ed that when I was planning country have seen in the past Marvel, as in- ridden films glorifying killing my girlfriend’s birthday din- few years. Is that something and John happens in real life? fatuated as a sort of art form probably ner two weeks ago, I selfish- we want to encourage? Is that Wick 3 to with Star share in the blame more than ly bought tickets for us to go something we want to pro- name a Wars as they’re willing to admit. see it, even though that kind mote? few. Not too long from now in the next person. I owned all of film was likely not going In an article published on December, the ninth and likely the merchandise as a kid. I to be her speed. We ended the Massachusetts General final episode of the Star Wars have supported the franchise up walking out half an hour Hospital’s website, it is said saga will play in theaters, knowing full well the content in because not only was she that the science behind violent promising nothing short of of its films. But at what point terrified, but I was in shock at video games and movies effect firearm glorification. are we going to realize that what I was viewing. My bad on humans is “not very good” Of course, all of these are the gun violence deaths we on that one, Hannah. and “clearly lacking.” “The put into the perspective by see onscreen are not all that A week later, I went back bottom line is that for violent the fact that Hollywood is different from what happens to see Joker a second time so movies and video games, we entertainment. Movies that in real life? Is it that unrealis- that I had the full viewing just do not know the relation- make money are likely to be tic to see a similar plot carried Will Pembroke is a experience and could make a ship between viewing or play- re-booted purely for financial out by the Joker in our every- first-year Philosophy, more complete judgement on ing and aggression in the real reasons, regardless of con- day lives? I would argue that Politics and the Public its content. As I progressed world. Research to date does tent. Is there not something it’s not. major. He is an intern further into the movie, I could not inform us. But we should to be said, however, that we While Congress is tied for the Newswire from only think about one thing: be concerned and wary of as a country have an addic- down in an ever-more mean- Glen Ellyn, Ill. 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If it affects the bottom sports as an escape from according to David Carter, her question wouldn’t be an- “separatist movement” in a let- line, like it has the potential the real world. For better or the executive director of the swered by the people running ter posted to Facebook. Tsai is to do with China, they show worse, I would much rather USC Sports Business Insti- the media session. one of the most powerful peo- their true colors. It’s just a worry about how the Celtics tute. As a result, the NBA has The NBA loves billing it- ple in the sport as an owner, business, and what’s morally are going to replace Al Hor- done much more to protect self as a socially conscious and the fact that he’s using his right clearly doesn’t matter. ford and Aron Baynes (because its financial interests than ac- league. That’s a lie. The NBA platform to support the Com- So, remember down the line Enes Kanter certainly isn’t knowledge the clear human is only munist when the NBA or one of their the answer) than about the rights issues happening in social- The NBA is only socially Party in sponsors decides to push out climate or trade wars. Howev- China. ly pro- progressive when it has China an ad telling you how much er, in the world today, sports On Oct. 8, in what was gres- nothing to lose and a good is not they care about whatever issue and politics interact with each 100% a damage control state- sive a good they’re pretending to focus on other more than ever. ment (after the NBA’s first when image to gain, not when it look at the time that, apparently, Recently, the NBA found statement about the issue was it has actually comes to serious at all they don’t believe democracy itself smack dab in the mid- heavily criticized), NBA com- nothing issues like what’s happening for the is worth fighting for. dle of political controversy in missioner Adam Silver said, to lose right now in China. league. China regarding the pro-de- “The NBA will not put itself and a The fact mocracy Hong Kong protests. in a position of regulating good that the Houston Rockets general what players, employees and image to gain, not when it ac- NBA didn’t care to respond to manager Daryl Morey tweet- team owners say or will not tually comes to serious issues Tsai’s letter while doing all it ed out an image that said, say.” The way the NBA has like what’s happening right could to appeal to Chinese in- “fight for freedom, stand with operated since then, though, now in China. terests by not really support- Hong Kong.” That tweet led has been the opposite of what Besides Morey, who was ing what Morey had to say to multiple Chinese business- Silver said in the statement. quickly forced to clarify his tells you all you need to know es pulling out of partnerships During the Rockets’ media original tweet, and Silver, about the NBA. with the NBA and China even availability session on Oct. 10, who’s only trying to save The NBA and the people Joe Clark is a sophomore refusing to air NBA preseason CNN’s Christina Macfarlane face, the only other person in associated with it only care sports management ma- games that were played in the asked players James Harden the NBA who’s really spoken about being progressive and jor. He is a staff writer country. and Russell Westbrook if they about the issue is Brooklyn preaching about how “woke” for the Newswire from So, why is this an issue? would refrain from speaking Nets owner Joe Tsai, who re- and socially conscious they Franklin, Mass. Well, China makes up 10% of out on social justice issues. ferred to the pro-democracy are when there’s nothing to Warren is leading us on: A response I would like to start by xyz; it is about the policies a The issue with Warren’s difference to the Constitution ican people. The majority of saying that I typically don’t candidate proposes. move to the left is that it cre- will be her administration’s Americans do not want to lose contribute to response articles I don’t hesitate about War- ates concerns about her mo- approach to policy if elected. their private insurance, they because it tends to make one ren because she’s a woman. tives. She’s highly educated By adopting impractical poli- fear policies that tend toward person out to be the bad guy. I hesitate about Warren be- in law, which adds to her in- cies and imitating the political socialism and global consoli- However, I thought it nec- cause her authentic rhetoric of big promises from dation and don’t support their essary to offer an alternative policies I don’t hesitate about enthusiasm Senator Sanders, Warren mis- taxes funding abortion with a opinion. are dan- Warren because she’s a for some of leads the American people. repeal of the Hyde Amend- In an article regarding can- gerous. the policies Warren also affirms her ment. Whether you like it or didate Elizabeth Warren from The argu- woman. I hesitate about she is pro- lack of authenticity because at not, Democrats should find a the last edition, it was sug- ment was Warren because her posing. As a the foundation of her power way to appeal to real Ameri- gested that many voters are made that policies are dangerous. student of and influence is a lie. She ap- cans who expect authenticity, hesitant to support a female Warren the law, she propriated an identity for per- not radical platitudes. candidate. I agree that we is the best candidate because knows better than to advocate sonal advancement. By claim- Warren may be temporari- need women in politics, but I of her passion on issues, ex- for proposals and plans that ing to be Native American ly polling well in young, pro- think this rhetoric is divisive. citement in the electorate and are unrealistic and compro- to aid in her application and gressive circles, but she won’t It isn’t about who’s the first that she will “fight for us.” It mise constitutional principles. acceptance to an Ivy League grab the votes of those in the was also contended that, rath- Many of her platform posi- law school, she was dishonest center or conservative Demo- er than choose a safer candi- tions and her endless “plans” about something very funda- crats. The American people do date such as former Vice Pres- project to radically expand mental: who she is. If Warren not want a plan for everything ident Joe Biden, Democrats the role of the executive once lied about who she was as Warren promises because should nominate Warren for branch to an unconstitutional simply to get ahead, who’s to they don’t want government her aggressively forward poli- point and threaten the balance say she isn’t doing it again? looking over their shoulders cy stances. I think it is import- of powers set forth by our How can we believe in some- to manage their lives. The ant to consider why Biden is founding fathers. Her agenda one’s principles if we can’t American people want secu- considered “safer.” What is it openly holds constitutional even believe what they say? rity in their jobs and in their Cole J. Branham is a about Elizabeth Warren that boundaries in contempt. She The Democrats have a families, and Warren puts that senior Philosophy, Pol- Americans seem to have con- isn’t ignorant of the law’s challenge. Incumbency is a at risk for many. itics and the Public and cerns about? limits — she just disregards proven advantage, and they If Democrats, including history double major. He Because of the pull to the them. spend a lot of time separat- Warren, don’t acknowledge is a guest writer for the left by candidates Beto O’Ro- Her proposals to tax lobby- ing themselves from Presi- the realities of the American Newswire from Mason, urke, Kamala Harris and Ber- ing, create extensive executive dent Trump. But they have majority, then I think we’ll en- Ohio. nie Sanders, it isn’t surprising orders and bypass Congress also inadvertently separated joy another four years of Mr. that Warren has followed suit. demonstrate that blatant in- themselves from the Amer- Trump. 8 October 16, 2019 Sports @xaviernewswire Xavier splits matches vs. Seton Hall & St. John’s Setters Carrigan O’Reilly and Alisa Watson notched 22 assists vs. Red Storm

BY HANNAH HOVER defensively with seven blocks 6WDৼ:ULWHU and even put away three kills without an error. Six games into conference Redshirt freshman right play, Xavier volleyball holds side hitter Lauren Hanlon a 3-3 record in the Big East paced the offense with five after splitting a pair of home kills. Freshman setter Carrig- matches against Seton Hall an O’Reilly produced a team- and St. John’s at Cintas Cen- high 13 assists, and junior ter. setter Alisa Watson had nine The Musketeers made assists. O’Reilly and Watson quick work against Seton assisted all but one of Xavi- Hall on Friday, sweeping the er’s 23 team kills. Pirates 25-19, 25-23, 25-17 to In the first set, St. John’s claim back-to-back Big East took an early lead that set the wins. tempo for the set, and the Red This was the team’s first Storm held a double-digit ad- sweep of the season, and vantage by the set’s end. Xavier recorded its best team Xavier came alive in the hitting percentage for a sin- second set and established gle match this season at .398. control. However, St. John’s Junior right side hitter responded with a 7-1 run Moriah Hopkins led the team to retake the lead. The Red offensively with 10 kills, con- Storm eventually won in a verting 44% of her hits. She more competitive set. also pitched in defensively Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer At one point in the third with two blocks. Both were Freshman setter Carrigan O’Reilly was instrumental in the Musketeers’ offensive efforts against St. John’s set, Xavier owned a 14-12 assisted. last Saturday, recording a team-best 13 assists. She and junior Alisa Watson set up 22 of 23 total kills. edge, but St. John’s, much Sophomore middle blocker comeback with a 4-1 run, but a one or two point deficit but mentum ahead 14-9 and even- like the previous set, came Jayda Carlton anchored the Xavier won the first set. eventually came back to edge tually clinched the set — and back and seized a 16-15 lead. Musketeers’ defensive effort In the second set, Seton out the Pirates 25-23. the match — with an eight- Xavier tied the score but was with four blocks, including a Hall gained an 8-1 lead, but Seton Hall jumped out to point margin of victory. unable to take the match to a solo block. Xavier responded swiftly to an early 5-0 advantage in the Xavier concluded its home fourth set. In the first set against Se- tie the score at 13-all, follow- third set, which Xavier imme- stretch against St. John’s on The Musketeers’ Big East ton Hall, Xavier took an early ing a 6-1 run. diately followed with seven Saturday, dropping the match slate continues with a trip to 16-11 lead after five straight The Musketeers played consecutive points. 25-14, 25-19, 25-22. Providence to play the Friars kills. The Pirates threatened a the remainder of the set at Xavier carried that mo- Carlton continued to shine on Friday. Underclassmen lead Xavier at Pam Whitehead Invitational Xavier BY JOE CLARK 6WDৼ:ULWHU A pair of underclassmen led Xavier women’s tennis Scores last weekend at the Universi- Men’s Soccer ty of Cincinnati Pam White- head Invitational. The Musketeers earned Sophomores Emily Thom- their first Big East victory as and Hunter Roper finished last Friday at home against in second and third place Creighton. Redshirt senior in points scored in singles Samson Sergi assumed the matches for the Musketeers. team lead in goals after net- Thomas, who teamed up ting a penalty kick for his with junior Ahmeir Kyle, fin- sixth score of the year. The ished second in points scored goal decided the 1-0 win. in doubles matches. Xavier began the tourna- Women’s Soccer ment with a singles match against Bowling Green. Xavier’s dominance at the The Musketeers went 5-1 XU Soccer Complex this against the Falcons with wins season continued as the from Kyle in the No. 1 spot, Musketeers secured a 2-0 Thomas in the No. 2 spot, win over Providence last junior Kaitlin Ruether in the Sunday. Junior Jenna Prap- No. 3 spot, sophomore Anna atha and sophomore Brooke Letto in the No. 5 spot and se- Sroka found the back of nior Lauren Fitz-Randolph in the net in the match. Senior the No. 6 spot. goalkeeper Toni Bizzarro The Musketeers carried picked up her sixth win of that momentum in a doubles the season and fifth shutout match against UT-Chatta- of 2019. nooga, sweeping the Mocs 3-0 behind wins from Kyle Women’s Golf and Thomas in the No. 1 spot, senior Rachael Reichen- Photo courtesy of Matt Goldman The Musketeers wrapped bach and Ruether at No. 2 and Sophomore Emily Thomas produced quality performances at the Pam Whitehead Invitational last weekend. up the fall portion of their Roper and Fitz-Randolph in 6KHÀQLVKHGVHFRQGLQVLQJOHVPDWFKHVDQGWHDPHGXSZLWKMXQLRU$KPHLU.\OHWRÀQLVKVHFRQGLQGRXEOHV season, carding a 54-hole No. 3. the match. again took two out of three The Musketeers also won team score of 915 (+51). Xavier closed out the day On Saturday, Xavier matches, this time winning in the No. 5 spot, 4-6, 6-3, 10- Senior Mikayla Fitzpatrick with another singles match, opened the day with doubles in the No. 1 and No. 3 spots 4. shot a 73 (+1) and finished this time against Cincinnati, play against Bowling Green. while losing the No. 2 spot. Xavier’s schedule rolls 55th overall. She collected which the two teams split 3-3. It dropped the No. 1 match Xavier beat out Chattanoo- along in an extended set of 32 pars and seven birdies Kyle, Roper and Reichen- 6-4, but picked up wins in the ga 3-2 in the final round of matches at the ITA Regional at the event. Xavier’s next bach claimed victories in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots. singles, with Roper picking Championships, which will outing is the FAU Invita- top three spots for Xavier, but In the final round of dou- up a 6-4, 6-4 win in the No. take place from Thursday tional Feb. 10-11. the Bearcats managed to win bles, Xavier took on UC, 2 spot and Ruether winning through Monday in Mur- the final three spots to even where the Musketeers once 6-4, 6-2 in third singles. freesboro, Tenn. @xaviernewswire Sports October 16, 2019 9 Is the Antonio Brown whirlwind nally over? The star wide receiver is out of an NFL job, but he may not be done just yet BY HUNTER ELLIS The last straw came on had sent “intimidating mes- 6WDৼ:ULWHU Sept. 6, when he posted a vid- sages” to the painter. eo on YouTube of a private The very next day, the The maelstrom that was phone conversation with head Patriots released Brown, the Antonio Brown saga has coach Jon Gruden. The Raid- claiming that his actions and seemingly come to an end — ers released Brown the next decision to hide the sexual or has it? day and voided his $29 million misconduct allegations from Brown was released by the guaranteed contract because the team voided his signing New England Patriots after of his behavior. bonus. playing just one game for the Just hours after being re- A few days later, Brown franchise. While that may leased, Brown was signed tweeted that he would never seem normal to some, this by the New England Patri- play in the NFL again. was a special case. ots. However, before his first In just the past week, how- From late July to the tail game, Brown was named in a ever, Brown has hinted that he end of September, few peo- civil lawsuit claiming he as- would welcome the opportu- ple were on news headlines as saulted and raped his former nity for a return to the Patri- often as Brown. In less than trainer. This came days after ots, despite calling team own- a year, the seven-time Pro he was inked to a $9 million er Robert Kraft a hypocrite on Bowler played for three differ- signing bonus just for joining social media. ent teams. the team. The Patriots’ offense has Where exactly Brown’s He played that weekend been struggling in the last few story starts may be hard to against the Dolphins and weeks, with several injuries to locate, as his career has been 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIFEVVSRUWVFRP looked good on the field, with top receivers, and both Tom starlit, yet tumultuous. )RUPHU1)/ZLGHUHFHLYHU$QWRQLR%URZQZDVUHOHDVHGE\WKH3DWULRWV four receptions for 56 yards Brady and Bill Belichick have All the way back in 2016, HDUOLHUWKLVVHDVRQEXWWKH3UR%RZOHUKLQWHGDWDSRWHQWLDOUHWXUQ and a touchdown. remained mostly silent on the Brown, then with the Pitts- ness. June by agreeing to pay the One day after the game, issue, sparking rumors they burgh Steelers and arguably After the Steelers’ playoff child’s college tuition. Sports Illustrated published an are not happy with Kraft’s de- the most productive receiver win over the Chiefs in 2017, After being traded to the article with another allegation cision to move on from Brown. in the NFL, faced his first true Brown streamed the post- Raiders, Brown wore inappro- of sexual misconduct, this Several other teams have controversy. He was fined for game chat from head coach priate attire in a cryotherapy time from an artist in Penn- reported interest in Brown, a twerking touchdown cele- Mike Tomlin on Facebook session, leading to badly frost- sylvania. The article alleged and there is a possibility bration. Live, even though it was not bitten feet. that while she was painting a he may return to the NFL. At first this might not seem supposed to be broadcasted. Then, he filed a grievance mural on his wall Brown came Brown has not yet been put on connected to his current situ- Then, in October 2018, against the NFL for not al- out holding just a towel to the Commissioner’s Exempt ation, but in that same season, Brown was accused of nearly lowing him to keep his old, cover himself and made sexu- List, which would deem him Brown led the charge against killing a child after throwing uncertified helmet. Finally, he al advances toward her. ineligible to play in the league. the NFL’s anti-celebration furniture from a 14th floor nearly got into an altercation Then, she was never paid Brown is out of a job — for policies. This moment marked balcony. with Raiders General Manag- for completing her work. Lat- now — but his return to the the start of his outspoken- He settled this dispute in er Mike Mayock. er, it was reported that Brown NFL is still up in the air. Vince Carter set to make NBA history in 2019-20 The eight-time All Star’s patented dunks and longevity are extraordinary

BY ANDREW ZERMAN NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003, 6WDৼ:ULWHU were looking to add a third All-Star. Almost 600 NBA players This core group reached were drafted in the 1990s. En- the second round of the play- tering the 2015 season, just offs a few times, and Carter nine remained on NBA ros- left at the conclusion of the ters, and by 2018, there were 2008-09 season. only two. Carter, who was 32 at the With the retirement of time, saw his production start Dirk Nowitzki at the conclu- to taper off with teams where sion of the 2018-19 season, he played more of a reserve Vince Carter became the last role. active NBA player who was As Carter has aged, he has drafted in the 1990s. taken on a bench role while Carter, now 42, will be en- most of the superstars of his tering an NBA record 22nd era retired when they reached season after signing a one- the same point in their careers. year contract with the Atlanta In 2018, Carter told ESPN Hawks. that he has continued his ca- Carter is regarded by many reer for the love of the game, as a pioneer in dunking. He not necessarily for the big won the 2000 slam dunk con- bucks. test that featured his wind- “You see guys play the mill dunk and his “cookie jar” game for the love of it, not for dunk, the latter of which in- the money,” he said. “If you volved him putting half of love the game, you are willing his arm inside the rim of the to do whatever it is to still be hoop. 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI*HWW\,PDJHV here and compete.” He had 15 dunks last sea- Vince Carter, an eight-time NBA All-Star and renowned dunker, is still in the league at age 42. When he hits the The 2019-20 season is spec- son, and if he slams one home FRXUWIRUWKHÀUVWWLPHLQKHZLOOKDYHSOD\HGLQSDUWVRIIRXUGHFDGHVDVDSURIHVVLRQDOEDVNHWEDOOSOD\HU ulated to be Carter’s last, and at all this season, he will be his high-flying acrobatics, but because he was traded to the their first playoff appearance, when he plays once the calen- the second-oldest player to his longevity might be what Toronto Raptors shortly after. and the 1999-2000 season be- dar flips to 2020, he will be the record a dunk in a game. Cur- sticks in most people’s minds. His presence resonated gan his streak of 10 consec- first player to have played in rently, he only trails Hall of Carter was originally with fans, who quickly dubbed utive seasons averaging 20 parts of four decades. Famer Robert Parish in that drafted out of the University him “Air Canada.” points per game. Carter doesn’t necessarily category. of North Carolina as the fifth During his rookie cam- During the middle of the hold the same megastar status His influence on profes- overall selection by the Gold- paign, the future eight-time 2004-05 season, Carter was of players like LeBron James sional basketball expands well en State Warriors in the 1998 NBA All-Star averaged 18 acquired by the New Jersey and Kobe Bryant, but he’s left beyond rising above the rim, draft. points per game. Nets to team up with Jason his mark on basketball in a though. He altered the land- He never played a game By his second season, he Kidd and Richard Jefferson. way that should not be over- scape of the game through with the Warriors, however, helped lead the Raptors to The Nets, having made the looked. 10 October 16, 2019 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com LGBTQ+ community South Park sparks con ict with China rallies for court case

BY ALEYA JUSTISON 6WDৼ:ULWHU

For many Americans, Oct. 8 was just another Tuesday, but for the nearly 11 million queer and transgender folk in the workplace, the events of that day could drastical- Photo courtesy of Aljazeera.com ly change the future of their BY ANDREW ZERMAN careers. The Supreme Court tled “Band in China.” In it, heard three cases concern- 6WDৼ:ULWHU Randy Marsh, a regular on ing the meaning of Title South Park was banned in the show, gets arrested for VII of the Civil Rights Act’s China and removed from all drugs in China. His pun- ban against discrimination in search engines after an ep- ishment consists of forced the workplace. Title VII was isode rankled the Chinese labor and education on the Photo courtesy of Osvnews.com passed in 1964, prohibiting The Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that concerns the rights government. Though the Communist Party. He is discrimination on the basis of of LGBTQ+-identifying persons in the workplace, sparking protests. show has seen its fair share then forced to read from a race, color, religion, sex and of controversy, this one card or else face electrocu- national origin. must be protected at a federal Her voice has evoked nation- seems to continue a conflict tion. He has to say, “I am a Now, the cases question level. al conversation, receiving between the U.S. and China proud member of the Com- whether LGBTQ+ individu- The caliber of these cas- responses from others such that had begun in the NBA. munist Party. The Party is als are also protected under es has raised a rallying cry as non-binary Queer Eye star Trey Parker and Matt more important than the in- this act and include the first nationwide, sparking voices Jonathan Van Ness. Stone, the show’s creators, dividual.” This was the first federal case in United States from some of America’s most However, Cox’s actions did release an apology on point of controversy. history to center on the trans- prominent LGBTQ+ figures. have not stopped there. Twitter that was sarcastic In another scene, Marsh gender experience. Notably, actress Laverne Cox Alongside protestors outside in nature. They stated, “Like engaged with Winnie the With two new, Trump-ap- of Orange is the New Black, a of the Supreme Court, Cox the NBA, we welcome the Pooh and Piglet, which re- pointed justices on the court transgender woman, has spo- stood in solidarity with others Chinese censors into our sulted in comparisons be- since the overturning of the ken out about this issue. who are and could be affected home and into our hearts. tween China’s president Xi Defense of Marriage Act in “This is probably the by this case. We too love money more Jinping and Pooh. Winnie 2015, some believe it will be most consequential case for Cox called to action for than democracy. Xi doesn’t the Pooh was then removed unpredictable how the vote LGBTQ+ civil rights that the more legislation surrounding look like Winnie the Pooh from the Internet. Or as will swing. It is unknown Supreme Court will hear in queer and trans rights. at all. Tune into our 300th Piglet said, “made illegal.” when the final decision will be my lifetime, and no one was “If we do not win this case, episode this Wednesday It is unknown if future passed down. talking about the case. I was then the people, then our leg- at 10! Long live the Great episodes will parody this Twenty-three states al- like, ‘What can I do?’” Cox islature, needs to make it clear Communist Party of Chi- event, but the confronta- ready have their own civil said in an interview with ABC that discrimination against na! May this autumn’s sor- tion with the Chinese gov- rights protections for those News discussing her fashion anyone because of who they ghum harvest be bountiful! ernment gives Stone and in the LGBTQ+ community; at the Emmy’s: a rainbow are should not be the way that We good now China?” Parker new material they however, this ruling will de- clutch with the words “Oct. we live our lives,” she said on The episode that pro- can use in future episodes if cide if queer and trans people 8, Title VII, Supreme Court.” Tuesday. voked criticism was ti- they choose to do so. Opinion: Art world still reels from Banksy stunt

BY GUS NATIONS, IV Guest Writer

It’s been one year since the ever anonymous Banksy sent the art world reeling with one of the most daring and mean- ingful stunts it has ever seen. On Oct. 5, 2018, at Sothe- by’s auction house in Lon- don, as it was being sold for approximately $1 million, Banksy’s “Girl With Balloon” self-destructed. After the skepticism of the legitimacy of the stunt wore off, people were left wonder- ing, “Why would an artist destroy their own work?” The answer proved not quite as complicated as one would Photo courtesy of Wmagazine have thought. Banksy, an art- One year ago, Banksy sold one of his paintings for approximately $1 million. It immediately self-destructed after it was sold. His stunt points to a larger question about the consumerism surrounding the production of art. The painting shredded itself, yet afterward its value nearly doubled. ist known for his often con- troversial pieces, sought to recently sold $1 million paint- self-destruction stunt would be very formal. In destroying bold enough to destroy a piece share a message condemning ing was enough to have me have on the industry. Step- his own work, Banksy proved of his own art seems like a capitalist consumerism and researching just who Banksy ping out of the stereotype that there are no confines to refreshing change of pace in punish those partaking in the was and how he could possi- was enough to draw attention expression. an industry fraught with peo- auction for their perceived bly get away with something from people who did not pre- Rather ironically, after ple who seem unable to act greed. so revolutionary in an indus- viously have anything to do Banksy’s stunt, the paint- of their own accord. In de- Besides that, shredding the try known for its formality with the industry. ing almost doubled in value, stroying his painting, Banksy painting may have been the and poise. Such an obvious act of de- seemingly proving his mes- proved that there is control in most exciting event in the For myself and others with fiance of tradition made me sage on consumer capitalism. the chaos and that he can con- art community of the recent a passing interest in visual art, and many others realize that I realized very quickly in my trol his narrative in his own past. As more of a music man no additional message was there is always the potential to research that Banksy is a man unique way. myself, hearing about some- needed to appreciate and rec- do something groundbreak- in control. For that, I have infinite re- thing as bold as shredding a ognize the influence that this ing, even in a field known to To see a person who was spect. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment October 16, 2019 11 BLINK illuminates a community BY MO JUENGER that she may have been asked 6WDৼ:ULWHU by the Kroger Wellness rep- I stepped out of my $50 resentatives to speak about Uber to the Riverbanks last wellness. After demonstrat- Saturday night at BLINK, ing her definition of wellness, expecting something akin to during which she poured a indie fireworks. BLINK had beer into her guitarist’s shoe been explained to me as a and cheered as he drank it, she city-wide light show that fills paused. downtown, but all I could see “Wellness, to us, is about were sidewalks overflowing friendship,” she said, adding with a nearly-impenetrable some explicit details I proba- mass. My ragtag group of bly cannot print in the News- Xavier friends and I looked wire. The iconic guitar riff out of place among the began, and they sang their throng of empty-nest moms biggest hit, “Tongue Tied.” and festively clothed hipsters. As the words flowed out, As we walked farther, I realized that she had truly bright projections danced and captured the spirit of BLINK. swirled against every edifice It was about wellness, com- in the vicinity. Shapes of col- Newswire photo by Will Rippey munity and above all, friend- ored light dotted every sur- The BLINK light show transformed Cincinnati’s urban landscape into a dazzlingly kaleidoscopic wonderland. ship. It was unsuccessfully face, perpetually altering their The show featured abstract installations and patterns of color, turning ordinary buildings into works of art. trying to get on your friends’ pattern and turning office began to glue to the sticky as- Kroger Wellness sponsor, Red by the occasional yellow light back to see Grouplove over buildings into works of art. phalt beneath me. Faint EDM Fu brought dozens of spec- burst of a flashing installation that tall person, taking group We wandered down the beats grew closer with every tators on stage to do kombu- yards away. photos for Instagram next to block, staring at the oscillat- step we took toward the mass cha shots as he DJ’ed “Shots.” Their first note was en- an art piece you don’t fully ing projections of purples of people, who enveloped a Backup dancers rode inflat- trancing. It was as if a wave understand and truly enjoy- and blues which engulfed the stage draped in Kroger ban- able zebras as a fully-suited of angsty glory had washed ing the presence of the peo- surrounding buildings. The ners. Unbeknownst to our Kroger rep danced to the in- over the city of Cincinnati, ple with whom you chose to Roebling bridge beside us group, a shocking artist was escapable beat on stage. The and we were all hypnotized by spend your Saturday night. was coated in lights of shift- opening for the Grouplove aura was one of pre-teen fun, the smooth ooze of the band’s This is what I thought ing hues, changing colors concert: 2011’s hottest artist, reminiscent of middle school grooves. Nearby murals were about as the music died down to the beats of an ominous Red Fu of LMFAO. slumber parties. enhanced by shifting colored and we walked across the soundtrack as if it was warn- His appearance was un- As Red Fu finished his lights, and grandparents in bridge, gazing at the hazy li- ing passers-by of the hour- mistakeable: He donned an party-rockin’ set, the mood Reds hats swayed to the slow lac lights and peering down long line one needed to stand all-leather suit and sported drastically shifted as indie drawl of the band’s guitar so- at their shadows against the in to cross it. his famous afro. We stood wonderband Grouplove took los. It was a moment of total salt barges crossing the riv- Our aimless trek ended as awe-struck and couldn’t help their place. The crowd slowed beauty. er: I thought about friendship, we neared a growing crowd. but sing along to the hits that their dances and our friends Hannah Hooper, a front- how every person at Xavier The sickly scent of $8 beer graced our childhoods. huddled close as the dark person for the band, then took can find a home in Cincinnati washed over us, and my shoes In the theme of BLINK’s stage was illuminated only a moment to very directly hint through nights like these. The Rewatchables relives great movie moments

BY LUKE FELICIANO fabric of Costner’s jeans out- place. More importantly, why 6SRUWV(GLWRU lines his silhouette. didn’t he just take off his jeans Speaking of denim, Pete to play the game if he was so The show hole — a place “Maverick” Mitchell, played worried about his date? The no television fan wants to be by Tom Cruise, might have movie-watching world may in. Naturally, when your fa- something to say about that in never know. vorite show is out of season, Top Gun. Everyone’s favorite Another intriguing point you switch to movies. But aerial thrill-seeker and rene- made by the hosts in this ep- wait, before you feverishly gade, egotistical fighter pilot isode is wrapping your head mash the password to your boasts some wicked skills in around how Tom Cruise, Fandango account, there are the sky, but on the ground, he who’s only 5-foot-7, can spike more budget-friendly options. might not be so great. Or in a volleyball. I’m 5-foot-7 (and That’s where The Rewatch- the sand, more specifically. a half!) and I can barely graze ables podcast might salvage The focal point of the Top the top of a volleyball net your couch-potato tendencies. Gun episode has fans ponder- with my vertical. Personally, I’ve never been ing if Maverick’s priorities Overall, the show combines dedicated to a podcast until I are straight as he ducks out of humor sprinkled with notes discovered this hour-and-a- the notorious volleyball game of seriousness and some com- half weekly masterpiece. It’s for a chance to woo his allur- ments that may not be safe to been a blast having access to ing civilian flight instructor put on full-blast volume. This it. after striking out in his first no-holds-barred podcast cap- Produced by The Ring- at-bat with her. tivates the audience by relish- er and headlined by ex-ES- A montage showing shirt- ing the glory that is American PN anchor Bill Simmons, the less, jacked men artificially filmmaking. Spotify podcast goes through glistened by tanning oil en- The podcast will have you classic movies that have re- sues and they are … all wear- hankering for more, while watchable scenes and how Photo courtesy of Youtube.com ing jeans? How does that make perhaps inadvertently forcing they’ve influenced American The Rewatchables podcast lets fans relive the greatest cinematic sense in the scorching heat of you to push the pedal too hard culture. Co-hosts Chris Ryan PRPHQWV7KHVKRZJLYHVDKXPRURXVDQDO\VLVRI$PHULFDQÀOPPDNLQJ San Diego? That’s so 1980s, on your morning commute and Mallory Rubin, along the juicy details that aren’t iconic scenes like the “if you especially with Kenny Log- out of pure laughter. Can you with a rotating band of oth- always noticeable on the first build it, they will come” scene gins’ “Playing with the Boys” say lead foot driver? ers, also take a deep dive into watch. or the players walking into blaring in the background. Of course, it’s intended some of the most noteworthy Some of my favorite epi- the corn fields, but no. Maverick and wingman to entertain, and that it does. movie scenes in cinematic his- sodes of the podcast include Instead, they get into a Goose lose the two-versus- The show will never fail to tory. those about Field of Dreams detailed discussion about the two match to their archrivals, leave you satisfied, making it a The unfiltered and certain- and Top Gun. height of Costner’s acting ca- probably because Maverick must-listen podcast. ly unabridged production res- Field of Dreams remains reer, oddly centering around incessantly checks his watch onates with people of all ages, arguably one of the best other baseball-themed movies after every point, clearly pre- Total score: even though most of the mov- sports movies of all time, but such as Bull Durham and For occupied by the anticipation ies are decades old. The cast the hosts take a more analyt- the Love of the Game. Then, of his off-base escapades. really gets down to the nitty ical approach to the episode. the hosts speak at length The hosts asked why he gritty, never skimping out on The cast could easily focus on about how the tightly-wound played the game in the first 12 October 16, 2019 The Back Page xaviernewswire.com Rejected Op-Ed: Stop accepting men You heard me. Stop accept- 1969 is the year Xavier began lowed to attend our universi- versity would mean I would why. I understand you hold ing men. Stop accepting any- admitting female students. ty. For 138 years, women were have to leave, and no one this question not because you one who identifies as a man to Wikipedia tells me that wom- unable to eat tomato-cov- wants that, right? I do, how- do not agree with me, as you Xavier University. Why? I’ll en actually began attending ered cardboard from a pizza ever, believe men should be obviously agree with me, but give you two numbers: 1831 night, weekend and summer ATM, unable to be woken in phased because you wish and 1969. 1831 is the year classes in 1914, but that fact the dark of night by Brock- out. If Think about it, if to tell all of your Xavier was founded. Wikipe- not only comes from Wikipe- man’s fire alarms and unable the class for 138 years there friends about this dia tells me it wasn’t actually dia but also runs counter to to make sticky note meme art of 2024 article and want called Xavier until 1840, but I my argument on the windows is com- were no women on as much informa- heard you can’t trust Wikipe- and thus will For 138 years, of Fenwick. For prised campus, then for 138 tion as possible. dia, so I’ll use the 1831 num- be omitted. women were 138 years, wom- solely years there shuld be The answer is ber… which I also got from Anyways, unable to eat en were unable to of ap- no men on campus. simple: Because Wikipedia. Xavier has be Muskies. We plicants it’s fair. Think Anyway, 1831 is the year only been ad- tomato-covered must take action. who about it. If for 138 that Xavier was founded, but mitting wom- cardboard from I propose that identify as female, then by years there were no women en for 50 years. a pizza ATM... we no longer ac- September of 2023, Xavier on campus, then for 138 years To put that in to be woken in cept men who University will no longer be there should be no men on perspective, apply to Xavier. co-ed. I believe this practice campus. It’s just fair. both beanbag the dark of night I do not believe should continue until Septem- We love fairness in Amer- chairs and lava by Brockman’s men already at- ber of 2161, a wonderful year ica, don’t we? Isn’t that why lamps have ÀUH DODUPV WR tending the uni- that I imagine will be punctu- we allow Marlboro and Rem- existed for a make sticky note versity should ated by humanity working to ington to talk to Congress for whopping 51 be removed; that stall the extinction of our en- just as much time as we give years… as per meme art on would be too dif- tire species. Will Xavier Uni- medical professionals? I mean, Wikipedia. the windows of ficult of an en- versity even exist in 2161? I even our news is fair; it’s Fox’s Charlie Gstalder is Thus, with Fenwick. deavor, and I do have no idea! I haven’t thought entire slogan. Thus, Xavi- some frosh who thinks some simple not wish to pur- that far ahead yet. er University should do the he’s big man on campus. If you see him around, calculations, I have deter- sue difficult thought in this I now assume that you, the right thing and only accept fe- put him in his place. mined that for 138 of Xavier’s paper. Furthermore, requir- reader, may have some ques- male students for the next 138 188 years, women were not al- ing all men to leave the uni- tions, namely the question of years. It’s only fair.

Aries: Take a nod from your favorite Libra: Sadly, your family will be stuck Italian video game character and start in your hometown because of weather eating random mushrooms you find on and you won’t be able to see them. :( the ground. It might not take you on a journey to rescue a princess from a Scorpio: Thank the lord, your family giant dragon/lizard/turtle/man, but… will be stuck in your hometown because wait, that might be the exact journey it takes you on. of weather and you won’t be able to see them! :) Taurus:Venus forsees your grand- ma snooping around your place this Sagittarius: Maybe don’t take your weekend, so maybe hide all your drug younger sibling to that party you prom- paraphernalia. ised to take them to. Nothing bad will happen, they’ll just make a buffoon out Gemini: The football season has of themselves. officially begun! The stars really, really don’t care and have no interest in giv- Capricorn: This week your jam is ing you predictions to help your fantasy “Oops… I Did It Again” by Britney team. Spears. You didn’t appreciate this song in its prime, and now the stars will make Cancer: You don’t get enough reading it your jam every week until you appre- done. Perhaps the next time you watch ciate it for the perfect pop bop it is. TV, turn on the subtitles. Aquarius: Feel like you don’t have very loyal friends? Start a rewards program! : Take your parents somewhere Leo Perhaps every six times they hang out fancy while they’re in town. Mercury with you, they get a pizza. It works for has a feeling they are not particularly Domino’s. happy with you at the moment. Pisces: Maybe don’t take your dad to Virgo: This will be the most mad see Chicago this weekend. He’s a tired Muskie Madness of your life in both man, and it would be pretty embarrass- regards: It will be crazy, and you will be ing if he started snoring during the angry. second act.

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